The Finding That Moderately Positive Traits Can Dilute the Impact

question 56

Multiple Choice

The finding that moderately positive traits can dilute the impact of extremely positive traits on impressions is most consistent with the

• A) role of central traits in impression formation.
• B) influence of priming effects in impression formation.
• C) averaging model of impression formation.
• D) summation model of impression formation.

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Definitions:

Cost Object

Any item for which cost is measured and assigned, such as products, services, or departments.

Plantwide Overhead Rate

A single overhead rate calculated for an entire manufacturing plant, used to allocate overhead costs to products.

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production process, used in calculating cost allocations and efficiency.

Allocation Base

A criterion or measure used for distributing or apportioning costs among various cost objects in a fair, equitable, and rational manner.